If a year hence his income is not enough to allow of his marrying, I will double Mary's allowance out of my own purse.

Hammond's friendship has steadied me, and saved me a good deal more than five hundred a year.' 'I can quite believe that.

I believe Mr.Hammond is a worthy man, and that his influence has been very good for you; but that does not make him a good match for Mary.

However, you seem to have settled the business among you, and I suppose I must submit.

You had better all drink tea with me to morrow afternoon; and I will receive your friend as Mary's future husband.' 'That is the best and kindest of grandmothers.' 'But I should like to know more of his antecedents and his relations.' 'His antecedents are altogether creditable.